
Brianen ndlovu
Customer Service Specialist
Salary / Daily rate
Johannesburg, South Africa
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Remote only
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Customer service specialist with 8+ years of expertise in client relationship management and support excellence. Proven track record of achieving 95%+ satisfaction rates, boosting retention by 10%, and resolving 85% of issues on first contact. Expert in CRM tools, conflict resolution, and delivering exceptional customer experiences across multiple industries.
Work experience
Client Services Representative
Tax Goddess Business Services, PC
Oct 2024 - May 2025
8 months
Remote, OR 97458, USA
*Build and maintain strong client relationships from onboarding through to final delivery, ensuring timely, thoughtful support across all touchpoints. *Lead client meetings with clarity and care— setting agendas, guiding conversations, and resolving concerns with professionalism. *Manage client data with accuracy and discretion using CRM tools (ClickUp), always maintaining confidentiality and compliance. *Support clients through sensitive tax and financial matters with empathy and calm, especially during high-stress situations. *Collaborate closely with internal teams— including finance and marketing—offering administrative support and contributing to process improvements. *Proactively identify client needs and suggest tailored solutions to enhance their experience and success. *Act as the voice of the firm across client communications and marketing initiatives—blending service excellence with brand storytelling.
Customer Service Representative
Paricus
Sep 2022 - Oct 2024
2 years 2 months
Remote, OR 97458, USA
*Handled 80–150 calls daily, resolving 85% of issues on the first contact and maintaining a 95%+ customer satisfaction rate. *Served as the primary client contact, resolving inquiries across phone, email, and web chat. *Collaborated with internal teams to ensure seamless service and exceed client expectations. *Boosted customer retention by 10% through proactive issue resolution and personalized support. *Cross-sold promotions, contributing to a 15% increase in new customer acquisition. *Managed account updates, benefit education, device replacements, and number porting services.
Remote Recruiter
CFH Corp
Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
10 months
Remote, OR 97458, USA
*Ensuring new recruits meet the Department of Motor Vehicle requirements for drivers. *Prescreen applications and select qualified candidates with valid Class A license. Schedule Drug test. *Oversee preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials. *Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job board websites. *Act as a point of contact during selection process. * Transfer Qualified drivers to truck carrier companies from leads
Customer Service Representative
Polycomp LED Displays
Jul 2018 - Aug 2021
3 years 2 months
Edenvale, South Africa
Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues via email and inbound & outbound calls. *Processing orders and transactions. Maintaining customer service database by entering data/information. *Fulfilling requests by clarifying desired information and forwarding requests to the appropriate party. *Liaised with internal product development team to implement effective customer service strategy resulting in 10% decrease in customer complaints. *Go through verification process with each customer spoken to for surety that we are discussing account information with the correct person.
Customer Service Consultant
Evercom
Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
2 years 6 months
Beitbridge, South Africa
*Assisted in product promotion, sales & complaint escalation *Process orders, returns and exchanges of devices and maintain records to update accounts. *Assist in troubleshooting where consumers are not able to access their accounts. *Manage large amounts of inbound calls. *Cancelling accounts for customers who are no longer interested in the service.
Education
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Higher National Diploma
2019 - 2019
9 months
ATG
Higher National Diploma
2015 - 2015
2 months
Licenses & certifications
Higher Certificate in Economic Mangement Sciences
Issued: Oct 2019